Mercedes Benz 250 CE W114 /8 Coupé (1970)

Mercedes-Benz 250 CE Strichacht Coupé (1970)

Kickdown Check

• On-site kickdown assessment performed
• 165 photos
• Video available
• Classic Data rating from 2021 available, Grade 2
• Unique and well-known history: Originally delivered to Hassan II, King of Morocco. The coupe has been in France since 1992 and has been with the current owner, a collector who imported the car himself from France, since 2007
• The engine was overhauled in France; it has covered approximately 5,000 km since then (invoice available). Approximately 110,000 francs were invested during its time in France
• TÜV will be renewed upon sale

Facts & Specifications

• Year of manufacture: 1970
• First registration: Morocco
• Engine: Inline six-cylinder engine, 2,496 cc, 150 hp
• Transmission: Manual
• Exterior color: White
• Interior: Black leather upholstery
• MOT valid until 06/2026, H-license plate
• Features:
  • Air conditioning
  • Leather upholstery
  • Becker Grand Prix radio
  • Power steering

Condition

Exterior

• Exterior color: White
• The Mercedes was repainted in France; paint thickness measurements showed values between 400 and 600 micrometers
• The paint and body are in good condition with slight age-related patina
• The vehicle is rust-free and presumably has never been welded
• There are no known damages or defects to the body
• Tires: 8 mm tread depth, tires from 2020

Interior

• The car features black leather upholstery
• The interior is in good condition with a light patina
• Becker Grand Prix radio is present and in working order
• The storage compartment on the door panel has a tear; otherwise, there are no known defects in the interior

Mechanics

• The vehicle is registered and roadworthy
• The 150 hp inline six-cylinder engine runs flawlessly
• Engine overhaul performed in August 1994 with new pistons, gasket set, connecting rod bearings, and crankshaft bearings (invoice available)
• The manual transmission shifts smoothly; all mechanical systems are functioning perfectly
• The air conditioning is currently out of service (probably needs to be refilled); otherwise, there are no known technical defects
• Service performed in 2025

History

Ownership history

• 2007 to present: current owner (Germany)
• 1992 to 2007: Owner in France (Vaison-la-Romaine, Vaucluse department)
• 1970 to 1992: First owner – Royal House of Morocco, Hassan II
• First delivery in Morocco

Service history

• 2025: Last service performed
• Regular services also performed under current ownership
• August 1994: Complete engine overhaul including pistons, gasket set, connecting rod bearings, crankshaft bearings, timing chain, and crankshaft and valve seat machining (Technic Service, Nîmes); total cost approx. 13,459 FF
• December 1994: Engine inspection/adjustment, heater thermostat housing replaced, speedometer cable greased/adjusted (Sodira Mercedes-Benz, Nîmes); total cost approx. 2,487 FF
• Total investments in France: approx. 110,000 FF

Documents

• Classic Data appraisal from August 2021, Grade 2
• DEKRA classic car appraisal dated August 4, 2021
• DEKRA general inspection report dated June 4, 2024 (no defects)
• German vehicle documents (ZB I and ZB II)
• French vehicle documents and Certificat d'immatriculation
• Original invoices from French repair shops (Technic Service Nîmes, Sodira Mercedes-Benz Nîmes)
• Classic car registration under § 23 StVZO dated August 4, 2021

Summary

For sale is a 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250 CE Strichacht Coupé (W114) in white with black leather interior. The vehicle was first owned by the Moroccan royal family under Hassan II from 1970 to 1992, was subsequently maintained in France until 2007, and has been in German ownership ever since. The 150 hp inline six-cylinder engine underwent a comprehensive overhaul in August 1994; corresponding invoices from France and total investments of approximately 110,000 FF attest to the meticulous technical maintenance. The Classic Data evaluation with an overall grade of 2 and a replacement value of €24,000, as well as the DEKRA classic car appraisal, confirm its excellent condition. With an H-license plate, valid TÜV until 06/2026, original equipment including air conditioning, power steering, and a Becker Grand Prix radio, as well as its exceptional provenance, this 250 CE stands out as a rare collector’s vehicle.